India's Government Reviews UGC Rules Amid Concerns Over Caste-Based Discrimination

In the Supreme Court on the petitions filed against the new UGC rules, the central government said that the rules are being considered afresh. A committee can also be formed. On this, CJI Surya Kant said that the policy should be such that all the youth feel satisfied. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench headed by CJI Surya Kant that the government is reviewing this matter, so as to ensure that the concerns of the students are addressed and there is no discontent or concern in any section. At the same time, the court deferred the hearing of the petitions for four weeks. This case is related to'Abeda Salim Tadvi vs Union of India'and other related matters. In 2019, this petition was filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi. These two students committed suicide after allegedly facing caste discrimination on the campus. The petition demanded strong measures against such discrimination in higher education institutions. However, the Supreme Court stayed the consideration of the UGC General Rules 2026 from January 29, 2026.